I do NOT speak from NT01 experience but i have run the toyo.

Based on your goals for this set of tires, I would be hard pressed to try anything other than the toyo. Its proven on the track and it lasts forever- heck its fastest at the very end of its life.

I would be reluctant to try the nitto when the toyo has such a good reputation and is relatively affordable. Although it seems that others who have more experience than me seem to think highly of them. -if you save a lot yea go for it but if their priced the same go with the safe option. Toyo